Lon Yeary

Lon Yeary is a dedicated leader with extensive experience in business operations and military service. They attended the United States Naval Academy, earning a BS in Oceanography, before commissioning as a Marine Officer and serving for 30 years. Lon held significant positions, including Chief of Staff/Business Operations at the US Forest Service from 2009 to 2022 and currently serves as Deputy Director at the same agency. Their past roles also include Commanding Officer at the United States Military Entrance Processing Command and Principal at CSC, where they focused on human resources consulting for the Department of Defense. With a commitment to leadership development, Lon continues to mentor others while fostering excellence in their work.